CME Group to Launch 24/7 Crypto Futures Trading in Early 2026
CME Group will offer round-the-clock trading for its cryptocurrency futures and options starting early 2026, eliminating the weekend and overnight gaps that have separated regulated derivatives markets from the always-on nature of spot crypto trading.
The move, announced Thursday in a statement, addresses growing client demand for continuous risk management capabilities in a market that never sleeps. Tim McCourt, Global Head of Equities, FX and Alternative Products at CME Group, said the shift reflects recognition that cryptocurrency markets require different operational models than traditional assets.
“While not all markets lend themselves to operating 24/7, client demand for around-the-clock cryptocurrency trading has grown as…
